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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
2
Albert of the Belgiang lauds American compulsory schooling for soldiers and rapid absorption of military knowledge. The report also notes trials, new police appointments, sugar rationing, and other war era items across the United States and Europe.
Arizona State Fair runs November 3 to 8 with Phoenix chamber plans housing for visitors. State reporters note crops, cattle industry bills before Congress, and local efforts including a new milking machine in Roswell New Mexico and clemency actions by Governor Larrazolo for two brothers.
A handbill calling for overthrow of the military in Gary Indiana is held by Col W H Mapes. Military control remains with army authorities who may establish a military court. Nine prisoners are held after raids and a threat to the mayor is reported. Federal agents in Chicago linked to bomb plots against U S officials. Death toll from a Texas hurricane rises with 357 dead or missing.
Announcement reports complete cures of leprosy at Kalihi territorial hospital in Honolulu with twenty patients paroled recently and no disease recurrence. Blood tests show no leprosy germ. Treatments rely on Chaulmoogra oil from Burzil seeds, refined via a process by Dr. A L Dean of the University of Hawaii.
A Brooklyn naval yard court martial hears testimony on efforts to enroll friends in the naval reserve. Lieut. Com Christopher Marsden faces trial for accepting drinks for enlistments during the war. Frank P. Bouvier, Maraden's assistant enrolling officer, testifies he never heard of Maraden accepting presents from anyone.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe gentle remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary diseases. It claims relief of fatigue nervousness backache and other symptoms and urges continuous use after recovery. Drugstores stock three sizes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The piece reflects on Halley's comet as a historic wanderer seen on September 12, 1910, noting its 292 year orbit since 1858 and naming it after Le Verrier. It cites past appearances before major events, defines a comet as a solar system body with a long orbital tail, and ponders humanity's understanding of its vast journeys while concluding with a jab about people making fools of themselves.
The Leviathan formerly Vaterland arrived in New York Harbor with Gen. Pershing and First Division troops after supporting Allied victory. Refitted for passengers, she will return to the US Shipping Board with uncertain future and potential service New York to Liverpool or Hamburg. The ship, interned in 1914, was damaged over a million dollars, rebuilt by American engineers, and completed 19 Atlantic round trips carrying 185 500 soldiers, 98 821 overseas, facing U boats but defended by speed and armament.
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